Date of Award
8-2004
Level of Access Assigned by Author
Campus-Only Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Human Development
Advisor
Sandra L. Caron
Second Committee Member
Mary Ellin Logue
Third Committee Member
Mary Madden
Abstract
This study provides insight into the lives of eight married couples involved in an age-heterogamous relationship where the wife is eight or more years older than her husband. While there is a lot of information in the literature about men who date and marry younger women, the research on this subject is very limited or outdated. This exploratory study provided valuable information in several areas about couples in woman-older marriages. The interviews were conducted with each participant separately and explored three major topics of interest: the impact that age difference has on the relationship, the issues that arise for the couple, and any difference in husbands and wives experience. Implications for professionals working with such couples, as well as for further research, will be discussed.
Recommended Citation
Proulx-King, Nichole R., "Older Women/Younger Men: A Look at the Implications of Age Heterogamy in Marriage" (2004). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1221.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/etd/1221